Message of Mercury

This is a science fiction tale of a teenager's journey to manhood while dealing with his absent father. One day at school, an alien invasion interrupts his routine, and he is forced to watch as his school is attacked. The protagonist must embark on a journey to understand the true meaning of masculinity while also trying to save his peers and the planet from the invaders.

As a junior in high school, Tremell ponders the concept of masculinity and manhood after it comes up in his morning class. He spends the day discussing the topic with his friends and classmates, but suddenly, an unexpected event occurs: an alien invasion. Tremell's high school is under siege by a highly advanced warrior alien race searching for "The Resource," hidden nearby. Tremell sets out on a quest to comprehend the real significance of manhood while working to rescue his fellow students and the planet from the invaders.